With DLN, making a difference is easy.
Application
You can make all the difference.
Screen
A DLN/DDS coordinator reviews and screens the applicant
Match
Matches qualified patient with volunteer dentist
Treatment
Volunteer dentist sees patient in their own office
Volunteer Labs
Donate fabrications for the patient
Live your ‘Why’ and let’s do good together.
With DLN, making a difference is easy.
WHAT'S INVOLVED
FOR DENTISTS
As a dentist you will be providing life-changing care to those in need in your community.
THE NETWORK
As a volunteer, you will be part of DLN’s national network of 12,350 volunteer dentists and 3,300 volunteer laboratories, working together to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.
THE NEED
DLN facilitates donated, comprehensive treatment to vulnerable people with disabilities, the elderly or those who are medically compromised. The need for dental care in the U.S. is great. In 2016 more than 2 million U.S. emergency room visits were attributed to neglected teeth. We need volunteers like you to help serve the more than 5,000 people on our wait list.
HOW IT WORKS
Volunteering made easy. We handle the details, you provide the care in your office and on your schedule. Our local coordinators screen patients to confirm eligibility, help ensure that patients show up to their appointments, coordinate lab work and specialty care, and serve as a liaison between your staff and the patient.
“Volunteering is easy. DLN screens those in need and coordinates the initial appointment. Patients are treated right in my office, on my schedule. If you’re like me and want to make a real difference in someone’s life — DLN makes it possible.” – Mandy Miller, DDS – Volunteer
Sign up here to volunteer
For Laboratories
Many patients need dentures, crowns or bridges, which require fabrication by dental laboratories. The National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL) endorses the DLN and many labs volunteer to donate these appliances.
You may visit the Frequently Asked Questions section for further information.
TEETH
Ivoclar Vivadent and Vident will replace teeth used for dentures for any case in which the laboratory fabrications are donated.
CROWNS AND BRIDGES
Ivoclar Vivadent contributes CEREC blocks, ingots and other restorative materials used on donated cases.
YOU MAY VISIT THE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
SECTION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
Dental Support Organizations / Group Practices
Dental Lifeline Network provides comprehensive dental care to adults with special needs across the United States. These patients receive this care through the generosity of a network of volunteer dentists and laboratories.
Dental Students: We can’t wait to have your help!
We are seeking future dentists to join our network and there is no better time than now to start learning about DLN, spread the word about our work, and take the pledge to volunteer after graduating!
Contact
Dental Lifeline Network
1800 15th Street, Suite 100
Denver, CO 80202
1800 15th Street, Suite 100
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 303.534.5360
Fax: 303.534.5290
